a. Organization
There shall be a Board of Ethics, composed of three (3) members not holding any other Municipal office or appointment, to serve for a term of three (3) years.
b. Powers and Duties
1. The Board shall receive complaints against:
A. Members of Council,
B. Officers and employees of the City, and/or
C. Members of any board or commission of the City concerning conduct alleged to be in violation of any provision(s) of this Charter or any law which establishes ethical standards for or otherwise regulates the conduct of those listed in A., B., or C. above. The Board shall investigate each complaint and submit a report to the Council.
2. Upon the written request of any member of Council, officer or employee of the City, or member of any board or commission of the City, or whenever it deems it advisable, the Board may submit advisory opinions with regard to questions concerning ethics, conflicts of interest or other matters involving performance of official duties.
3. The Board shall recommend legislation, and amendments thereof, to Council relating to standards of conduct for members of Council, officers and employees of the City, and members of any board or commission of the City with respect to interests in the following:
A. Contracts,
B. Work or services with or for the City,
C. Representation of private interests before Municipal agencies and courts,
D. Disclosure of interest in legislation before Council,
E. Acceptance of gifts and favors,
F. Disclosure of confidential information,
G. Holding of investments in conflict with official duties,
H. Incompatible employment,
I. Future employment, and
J. Such other standards of conduct as it may deem advisable.
4. In cooperation with the City Manager and Council, the Board may provide a continuing program of education and information for members of Council, officers and employees of the City, and members of any board or commission of the City with regard to ethics, conflicts of interest and other matters involving performance of official duties.
Every department, division, board, commission or other agency of the City shall furnish to the Board of Ethics such data, information, statements and assistance as may be necessary for the proper exercise of its powers and duties. The Board of Ethics shall adopt uniform rules and regulations for the method of performing its powers and duties, including the filing of complaints, the conduct of investigations, hearings and deliberations, issuance of reports, and the conduct of its meetings.
(Amended 11-8-05)